Service: Child Welfare Services

The objective for legitimate referrals is to provide intervention for families that will assist them in solving their own problems, so that the more intrusive services of child protection are not required

All child abuse investigations are conducted jointly with the police department having jurisdiction

Description (Service)

Intake and Assessment

Receives child protection referrals in confidence from the community

Accepts allegations of child neglect and abuse

Serves as general intake for all other programs and services offered

Child Welfare

Investigates allegations of child abuse and child neglect to determine the safety of the family environment for children

Crisis Intervention and Counselling

Provides crisis intervention and counselling

Refers children or adult offenders to other commonly used services when and where needed